Shuayip and Sogmatar, known as the place where prophet Moses lived

In SANLIURFA, the ancient city of Sogmatar which is rumored to be the place where Moses lived, and the ancient city of Shuayip, believed to have been inhabited by the Prophet Shuayip, are waiting to be discovered. The ancient city, which resembles Ephesus in Izmir with its image, attracts the attention of nature lovers.

Both antic cities which smell of history, are waiting to be discovered with numerous rock tombs, wells and caves.

The ancient city of Sogmatar, which is rumored to be the place where Moses lived, and the ancient city of Shuayip, which is thought to have been inhabited by the Prophet Shuayip, take their visitors on a journey through history with their historical assets.

The ancient city of Sogmatar, located in the rainy District of Ayyubiye district, 80 kilometers from the city, is also narrated as the place where the Prophet Shuayip met the Prophet Moses. It is rumored that the two prophets lived in the ancient cities of Sogmatar and Shuayip, located 15 kilometers from each other.

Local and foreign journalists who visited ancient cities admired the ancient city of Shuayip, which resembled Ephesus, and the figures made of stones called “The God of the Moon and the Sun”. Nature lovers invited everyone to see the ancient cities.

A journalist who came to the region said: “We came from Istanbul as part of a field trip. This is our first day here. We are faced with an incredible history, history. We’re In the Ancient City of Sogmatar. Behind us are figures made of stones called “The Moon and Sun God”. Again, there are inscriptions written in Syriac on the stones. We are in an ancient city located in the southernmost part of Turkey. Local motifs stand out quite prominently here. This is also a national park area. We’re in a very historical area with rock tombs. It’s a place that a lot of people have to come and see. I think it’s an area that will attract the interest of those who love adventure and love history.”

Another journalist who stated that SANLIURFA was one of the cornerstones of the Anatolian land, said: “These are really beautiful, places that smell of history. I think those who haven’t seen it should stop by. We are at the location that makes up the main center of the Anatolian land and where the cornerstones of civilization are formed. This is the place where Shuayip and Musa Prophet are thought to have lived. I recommend that everyone come and see it.”